Still hitching my belt buckle on my left hip.

M118LR · 03-12-2017, 02:53 PM

Am I the only one that still wears my belt buckle on my left hip?

This might be real "OLD SKOOL"

Skeptic49 · 03-12-2017, 04:15 PM

That goes back to an old cowboy show. I think Lloyd Bridges wore his badge down on his holster too.
Geoff
Who has been around awhile!

M118LR · 03-13-2017, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Skeptic49

That goes back to an old cowboy show. I think Lloyd Bridges wore his badge down on his holster too.
Geoff
Who has been around awhile!

There probably were a couple of Hollywood cowboys with those rigs, I'm not sure who was first.

Hollywood "Greasers" used to wear their belt buckles on the hip, so that the belt came out quicker during the rumbles.

In service I'd wear the Tourniquet style trouser belt with the buckle on my left hip, so that I didn't need to fumble with the duty belt if a tourniquet was required for another.

I guess it becomes a habit to anyone that becomes accustomed to wearing two buckles at the same time?

csmkersh · 03-13-2017, 06:12 AM

"Greasers" is a pejorative term and originated back in the 1930s in Southern California. Should have been left there.

Using the buckle from a Sam Brown as a weapon was an old tool for GIs. The old cavalry uniform and the Army's dress uniform used the Sam Brown. Not sure what your original intent was, M118LR. Bar room brawling, strapping on a gun belt or just what.

M118LR · 03-13-2017, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by csmkersh

"Greasers" is a pejorative term and originated back in the 1930s in Southern California. Should have been left there.

Using the buckle from a Sam Brown as a weapon was an old tool for GIs. The old cavalry uniform and the Army's dress uniform used the Sam Brown. Not sure what your original intent was, M118LR. Bar room brawling, strapping on a gun belt or just what.

I was using a Hollywood stereotype:

csmkersh · 03-13-2017, 07:45 AM

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As this is the edged weapons section, it's just a reminder that the "Belt Buckle" can be an effective edged weapon either on the Battlefield, Street, Bar room or anywhere else self defense is required. It is a commonly worn item that isn't heavily regulated and can be used effectively in an emergency.

BSEG. Yeah, As a product of West Texas, I've worn big buckles for 50 plus years. Used 'em once or twice. But at my age I've retired most of my belts and rely on suspenders.

M118LR · 03-13-2017, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by csmkersh

But at my age I've retired most of my belts and rely on suspenders.

I've been told that really Old Folks use both belts and suspenders!

stand watie · 03-13-2017, 11:54 AM

M118LR,

A fellow who wears both a belt & suspenders in TX used to be called "a safety man", as he was SURE that his britches wouldn't fall down & "expose his shortcomings".

LOL, sw

t-star · 03-13-2017, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by M118LR

I've been told that really Old Folks use both belts and suspenders!

i'm all of 62 and I use both- keeps my pants up where they should be- looks more like an alice rig and keeps my back from getting sore- I swear as you get older you feel every pound you ever lifted
I also have strings on my glasses and kiddie strings on my gauntlets

Skeptic49 · 03-14-2017, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by M118LR

I've been told that really Old Folks use both belts and suspenders!

Mostly those who are packing magnums!

Geoff
Who only occassionally carries the .357.

Diamondback · 03-14-2017, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by M118LR

I've been told that really Old Folks use both belts and suspenders!

Or just the really Egg Shaped... such as myself. lol

M118LR · 03-14-2017, 04:37 PM

Am I the only one questioning why the Millenniums are not responding??????

Skeptic49 · 03-15-2017, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by M118LR

Am I the only one questioning why the Millenniums are not responding??????

Millennials are much to busy to spend time on blogs. They are snapping pictures with 100 character comments. Over and Over and Over...

Geoff
Who wonders if ADD is the new normal?

Diamondback · 03-15-2017, 04:18 AM

I know it's easy to forget with how long I been running with this crowd, but do TRY to remember that there are members here, myself included, who some of you guys probably have skivvies older than...

lol

Skeptic49 · 03-16-2017, 06:30 AM

I've got Army Socks that date back to 1972...

An old Drill Sergeant said to save one pair of your original issue, just in case some smart alec 2LT asks to see um, after your say, "I've got Army socks older than you are, Sir."

Geoff
Who notes he had a Drill Sergeant who became his First Sergeant in another unit, that was when I found out he had a Reserve Commission as a Captain. Post Viet Nam stuff.

Diamondback · 03-16-2017, 06:40 AM

And with me having been born while Mt. St. Helens was popping its little fireworks show eight years later...

Portlandia Pinkos covered in ash--what a "Welcome to the World," huh?

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M118LR Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: 29.62 N 81.219 W Posts: 538	Still hitching my belt buckle on my left hip. Am I the only one that still wears my belt buckle on my left hip? This might be real "OLD SKOOL"

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csmkersh Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,725	"Greasers" is a pejorative term and originated back in the 1930s in Southern California. Should have been left there. Using the buckle from a Sam Brown as a weapon was an old tool for GIs. The old cavalry uniform and the Army's dress uniform used the Sam Brown. Not sure what your original intent was, M118LR. Bar room brawling, strapping on a gun belt or just what. Last edited by csmkersh; 03-13-2017 at 06:21 AM.

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03-12-2017, 04:15 PM	#2
Skeptic49 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 2,455	That goes back to an old cowboy show. I think Lloyd Bridges wore his badge down on his holster too. Geoff Who has been around awhile!

03-13-2017, 11:54 AM	#8
stand watie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,882	M118LR, A fellow who wears both a belt & suspenders in TX used to be called "a safety man", as he was SURE that his britches wouldn't fall down & "expose his shortcomings". LOL, sw

03-14-2017, 04:37 PM	#12
M118LR Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: 29.62 N 81.219 W Posts: 538	Am I the only one questioning why the Millenniums are not responding??????

03-15-2017, 04:18 AM	#14
Diamondback Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle area--Sodom & Gomorrah on Puget Sound Posts: 2,060	I know it's easy to forget with how long I been running with this crowd, but do TRY to remember that there are members here, myself included, who some of you guys probably have skivvies older than... lol

03-16-2017, 06:30 AM	#15
Skeptic49 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 2,455	I've got Army Socks that date back to 1972... An old Drill Sergeant said to save one pair of your original issue, just in case some smart alec 2LT asks to see um, after your say, "I've got Army socks older than you are, Sir." Geoff Who notes he had a Drill Sergeant who became his First Sergeant in another unit, that was when I found out he had a Reserve Commission as a Captain. Post Viet Nam stuff.

03-16-2017, 06:40 AM	#16
Diamondback Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle area--Sodom & Gomorrah on Puget Sound Posts: 2,060	And with me having been born while Mt. St. Helens was popping its little fireworks show eight years later... Portlandia Pinkos covered in ash--what a "Welcome to the World," huh?